[Remote] Accounting Manager

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a well-established, global organization within the transportation and logistics sector to add an Accounting Manager to their team. This role involves overseeing core accounting functions, supporting the month-end close process, and ensuring audit and compliance requirements are met across a global footprint.

Responsibilities

• Support and help oversee the month-end close process, ensuring timely preparation and review of journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Prepare and record payroll journal entries and related reconciliations
• Record monthly direct expense accruals and reconcile financial activity, including foreign entities
• Review financial results for completeness and accuracy; analyze variances as needed
• Prepare and review monthly cash flow reporting
• Assist in preparing quarterly financial statements for Treasury
• Provide weekly financial snapshots of SG&A and direct operating expenses to support leadership decision-making
• Partner with the Controller and Director on ad hoc projects and reporting
• Support U.S. interim and year-end audits, including preparation of schedules and coordination with external auditors
• Assist with international statutory audits and related compliance requirements
• Coordinate audit deliverables and respond to auditor inquiries in a timely manner
• Partner with third-party providers on foreign tax filings and local regulatory compliance
• Assist with internal controls testing to ensure processes are properly designed and operating effectively
• Manage and mentor a team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment
• Review team deliverables to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness
• Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and professional development support
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across accounting operations
• Identify inefficiencies and implement scalable, automated solutions
• Participate in ERP enhancements, including UAT, data validation, and post-implementation support

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred
• Strong technical accounting background with experience in a complex, multi-entity environment
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to develop and mentor teams
• Experience supporting global operations, including foreign entities and audits
• Systems proficiency (ERP exposure and advanced Excel skills required)
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and ability to manage competing priorities
• Prior experience within transportation, logistics, or asset-intensive industries a plus

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Additional voluntary benefits
• 401K plan
• Flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs
• Paid Sick Leave, where required by law
• Any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law
• Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria

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